Position Details

Elementary School Teaching Position

3rd E. E. Knight Elementary School

Primary purpose :

• To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students;
• to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each students ability;

to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Responsibilities :

An elementary school teacher at Ovid-Elsie Area Schools reports directly to the building principal.

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to :

• Teaching reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and reading to students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructing students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Using a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translating lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Evaluating students academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicating with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifying student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creating an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintaining professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Participating cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.
• Selecting and requisitioning books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervising students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Administering group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program.
• Participating in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participating in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Qualifications :

• A Bachelors Degree in a related subject from an accredited university.
• Michigan Teacher Certificate and Highly Qualified Status
• Knowledge of Michigan Common Core and Grade Level Content Expectations
• First Aid and CPR
• Michigan Health Model Certified preferred, but not required

Salary and Benefits :

Based on the Ovid-Elsie Education Association contract. Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Application Process :

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to :

Mr. Wayne Petroelje, Superintendent

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools

Colony Road

Elsie, MI

Application Deadline : Until filled

Date of Posting : May 31,

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Last updated : 2024-06-01